Free WNBA Picks For Today 6/19/2026

WNBA Games for June 19, 2026

Washington Mystics at New York Liberty

Injuries

Washington Mystics: Shakira Austin GTD, Kiki Iriafen GTD, D. Littlepage-Buggs GTD.

New York Liberty: Marine Fauthoux GTD, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton GTD, Anneli Maley GTD.

Start Time and TV Network

7:30 PM ET | TV: ION

Expected Starting Lineups

Washington Mystics: Georgia Amoore, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Michaela Onyenwere, Shakira Austin.

New York Liberty: Marine Johannes, Sabrina Ionescu, Leonie Fiebich, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones.

Last Game Result

Washington defeated Connecticut 88-81 and improved to 6-7. The Mystics shot 47.9% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range. Connecticut shot 43.8% overall and 25.0% from beyond the arc.

New York defeated Chicago 96-95 and improved to 12-3. The Liberty shot 50.0% from the floor and 42.3% from three-point range. Chicago shot 47.6% overall and 34.8% from deep.

Leading Scorers

Washington Mystics:

• Sonia Citron: 17.4 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.3 APG
• Kiki Iriafen: 14.6 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 1.6 APG

New York Liberty:

• Breanna Stewart: 19.7 PPG, 8.8 RPG, 2.7 APG
• Jonquel Jones: 14.2 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.8 APG

Efficiency Report

Washington Mystics:

• Offensive Rating: 101.2
• Defensive Rating: 107.4
• Net Rating: -6.2
• 44.5% field goal percentage
• 28.9% three-point percentage
• 35.3 rebounds per game
• 18.8 assists per game
• 16.0 turnovers per game

New York Liberty:

• Offensive Rating: 111.8
• Defensive Rating: 102.9
• Net Rating: +8.9
• 46.2% field goal percentage
• 36.4% three-point percentage
• 35.8 rebounds per game
• 21.1 assists per game
• 14.6 turnovers per game

Game Summary

New York enters with substantial advantages offensively. The Liberty rank among the league leaders in ball movement and perimeter shooting while maintaining one of the stronger defensive profiles in the WNBA. Washington’s frontcourt availability will dictate their ability to compete on the glass. The Mystics must slow tempo and limit turnovers to keep the game manageable.

The Pick

Washington Mystics Offensive Efficiency: 101.2 | Defensive Efficiency: 107.4 | Net Rating: -6.2

New York Liberty Offensive Efficiency: 111.8 | Defensive Efficiency: 102.9 | Net Rating: +8.9

New York has been dominant in recent games and just beat the Mystics by 22 on the 14th. Liberty has shot 49.1% of greater in three straight games. Washington has recently had bad losses against top teams in the Liberty as well as Dream by 32 on the road. The Mystics are shooting 43.9% overall and 30% from three on the road while surrendering 37.1% from three. NY at home holds opponents to 40% shooting and 32% from three. Play Liberty -11.5.

Toronto Tempo at Connecticut Sun

Injuries

Toronto Tempo: Brittney Sykes GTD, Julie Allemand GTD, Nyara Sabally GTD, Kiki Rice OUT.

Connecticut Sun: A. Jackson GTD, Hailey Van Lith GTD.

Start Time and TV Network

7:30 PM ET | TV: Local Broadcast

Expected Starting Lineups

Toronto Tempo: Brittney Sykes, Marina Mabrey, Julie Allemand, Isabelle Harrison, Laura Juskaite.

Connecticut Sun: Leila Lacan, Saniya Rivers, Diamond Miller, Aaliyah Edwards, Brittney Griner.

Last Game Result

Toronto defeated Connecticut 106-102 in overtime. Toronto shot 46.8% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range. Connecticut shot 45.2% overall and 30.8% from beyond the arc.

Connecticut then lost to Washington 88-81. The Sun shot 43.8% from the field and only 25.0% from three-point range.

Leading Scorers

Toronto Tempo:

• Brittney Sykes: 20.1 PPG, 3.8 RPG, 3.5 APG
• Marina Mabrey: 17.9 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 3.7 APG

Connecticut Sun:

• Aneesah Morrow: 11.9 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 1.5 APG
• Brittney Griner: 11.6 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.5 APG

Efficiency Report

Toronto Tempo:

• Offensive Rating: 110.2
• Defensive Rating: 107.0
• Net Rating: +3.2
• 43.6% field goal percentage
• 33.9% three-point percentage
• 30.5 rebounds per game
• 18.9 assists per game
• 12.7 turnovers per game

Connecticut Sun:

• Offensive Rating: 97.3
• Defensive Rating: 111.6
• Net Rating: -14.3
• 42.2% field goal percentage
• 26.4% three-point percentage
• 33.1 rebounds per game
• 18.6 assists per game
• 13.8 turnovers per game

Game Summary

Toronto carries a sizable efficiency advantage entering the matchup. Their perimeter shooting and transition offense have become major strengths. Connecticut continues to struggle generating consistent offense and has been vulnerable defending quick ball movement. The Sun will need to win the rebounding battle and slow the pace.

The Pick

Toronto Tempo Offensive Efficiency: 110.2 | Defensive Efficiency: 107.0 | Net Rating: +3.2

Connecticut Sun Offensive Efficiency: 97.3 | Defensive Efficiency: 111.6 | Net Rating: -14.3

Connecticut is 1-6 at home as they are in the final year in their city and move to Houston next season. Sun has recent wins against the down teams in the league in Chicago twice, Seattle and Connecticut in recent games. Tempo is shooting 46% on the road with 37.2% from three and putting up 93 points per game. Sun at home has shot 41.9% with 28.6% from three and defending poorly. Connecticut is getting outscored by nearly ten points per game on their home court. Play Toronto at pick.

Minnesota Lynx at Golden State Valkyries

Injuries

Minnesota Lynx: Liatu King GTD, Napheesa Collier OUT, Dorka Juhasz OUT.

Golden State Valkyries: Anneli Prechtel GTD, Miela Sowah GTD.

Start Time and TV Network

10:00 PM ET | TV: ION

Expected Starting Lineups

Minnesota Lynx: Olivia Miles, Kayla McBride, Courtney Williams, Natasha Howard, Nia Coffey.

Golden State Valkyries: Cecilia Zandalasini, Veronica Burton, Gabby Williams, Kayla Thornton, Kiah Stokes.

Last Game Result

Minnesota defeated Los Angeles 99-83. The Lynx shot 53.6% from the floor and 44.0% from three-point range. Los Angeles shot 43.5% overall and 29.4% from deep.

Golden State defeated Dallas 91-80. The Valkyries shot 48.0% from three-point range while holding Dallas under 42% shooting.

Leading Scorers

Minnesota Lynx:

• Olivia Miles: 19.0 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 5.7 APG
• Natasha Howard: 17.6 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.9 APG

Golden State Valkyries:

• Gabby Williams: 16.3 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2.5 APG
• Veronica Burton: 14.0 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 5.7 APG

Efficiency Report

Minnesota Lynx:

• Offensive Rating: 114.5
• Defensive Rating: 98.5
• Net Rating: +16.0
• 50.8% field goal percentage
• 39.0% three-point percentage
• 37.4 rebounds per game
• 22.1 assists per game
• 14.1 turnovers per game

Golden State Valkyries:

• Offensive Rating: 107.6
• Defensive Rating: 102.1
• Net Rating: +5.5
• 41.0% field goal percentage
• 36.9% three-point percentage
• 33.8 rebounds per game
• 19.0 assists per game
• 10.0 turnovers per game

Game Summary

Minnesota continues to grade out as the league’s most complete team even without Napheesa Collier. The Lynx possess the best defensive efficiency in the WNBA while ranking among the leaders offensively. Golden State protects the basketball exceptionally well and relies on its defensive identity to stay competitive. Rebounding and Minnesota’s superior shooting percentages remain key factors.

The Pick

Minnesota Lynx Offensive Efficiency: 114.5 | Defensive Efficiency: 98.5 | Net Rating: +16.0

Golden State Valkyries Offensive Efficiency: 107.6 | Defensive Efficiency: 102.1 | Net Rating: +5.5

Minnesota won and covered six of seven on the road. Golden ST has a home loss against Las Vegas by 10. Lynx on the road is shooting 51.2% with 39.3% from three and defending well. They are outscoring teams by 12 points per game away from home. Golden St at home hit 42% overall and allowing 35% from three. Play Minnesota -3.